Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillary (unspecified)
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fritillary, often referring to the bulbs of Fritillaria species such as Fritillaria cirrhosa and Fritillaria thunbergii, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, fritillary bulbs (known as "Chuan Bei Mu" or "Zhe Bei Mu") are most commonly used to treat respiratory conditions such as cough and phlegm, but they are also occasionally used to address headaches, particularly those believed to be associated with heat or phlegm obstructions. The rationale in traditional practice is based on the herb's purported ability to clear heat and dissipate nodules, which can be extended metaphorically to relieve certain types of headaches. However, this use is based on TCM theory rather than clinical trial evidence. There is little to no scientific research specifically evaluating the efficacy of fritillary for tension headaches. Existing modern studies mostly focus on its antitussive (cough-suppressing) and anti-inflammatory properties, with no direct clinical trials substantiating its benefits for headache, including tension-type headache. Therefore, while its use for headaches is justified by tradition within the context of TCM, there is a lack of robust scientific validation for this specific indication.

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